Physics with Industrial Experience - MSci (Hons)

University of Bristol

Join a university ranked in the UK top five for physics research (*THE* analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.This course includes a year of gaining hands-on paid experience in industry.A year spent in industry can be a life-changing and rewarding experience. It can help you hone your skills in project management, teamwork and communication. It can also provide invaluable insights into commercial pressures and real-world applied science.Physics focuses on the fundamental building blocks and forces of nature. It explores how quantum physics and relativity help us to comprehend the world around us. Topics range from the infinitesimal scale of particle and nuclear physics to the cosmic scale of galaxies and the Universe.Join our friendly department with an active, award-winning student society. We support you to develop a broad range of experimental, theoretical and analytical skills, as well as to develop your understanding of how to apply your skills more widely. These are vital for a career in research or industry.Our physics graduates have an excellent record of employment. This is a testament to the value that employers place on the transferable skills that you will gain on this course.Recently our students have worked for a wide range of employers, including EDF, Optek, Malvern Panalytical, Jaguar Landrover, AWE, Sharp, Rolls-Royce, and the Science and Technology Facilities Council.MSci courses allow you to study advanced research-led material in your final year, developing originality in your application of knowledge and development of advanced techniques to solve problems.

Faculty of Science and Engineering